Chauffeurs Kenya, is searching for an enthusiastic Tourism and Corporate Events Executive with a “can-do” attitude to assist our organization in promoting tourism, and hosting events that enhance our organization’s image, improve client loyalty, and promote our brand-to-client experience.
TheTourism and Corporate Events Executivewill be responsible for marketing, public relations and management, devising tourism development initiatives, Events and Campaigns with the aim of generating and increasing revenue.
This position will be tasked with researching and securing Tourist Destinations, Corporate Venues, Planning and Managing our events’ calendar of Activities within “Western Kenya TourismCircuit”. The office holder will also be negotiating quotes and agreements with vendors, assisting with event marketing, monitoring timeframes and budgets, networking, and delivering on assignment objectives.
Responsibilities
As a Tourism & Corporate Events Executive, you’ll need to:
prepare and commission tourist and visitor information, including artwork
write press releases and copy for tourism and corporate events, guides and newsletters
produce promotional material and design displays
set up and attend exhibitions and holiday shows
organize special and seasonal events and festivals
brainstorming and implementing event plans and concepts.
develop e-tourism platforms, including websites, and construct business databases
manage and coordinate tourism services publicity via a range of social media platforms, including facebook, twitter and whatsapp
devise and plan tours and arrange itineraries
liaise with local operators, the media, designers and printers
manage supporting staff, budgets and staff training needs
order products and services
provide funding and business advice and send e-newsletters to local businesses
write and present reports and business plans for committees
plan and write funding applications, and work on product development
give talks to local parties, community groups and schools, and handle media enquiries
undertake market research with members of the public and visitors to particular attractions
carry out strategic planning and development, such as commissioning and/or producing tourism strategies and economic impact studies for implementation, or lobbying, devising and implementing marketing campaigns.
Salary
Salaries, (and Remunerations) vary depending on your Skills, Experience, Exposure; and Professional Qualifications. This is exclusive of any Travels, or Special duty Honoraria
Qualifications
Although this area of work is open to all Graduates and Diploma Holders, Any Professional Qualification/Certificate on the following Disciplines may increase your chances:
Business/Management Studies
Leisure Management
Marketing
Media Studies
Modern Languages
Public Relations
Travel And Tourism Management
Urban/Rural Regeneration.
Personal qualities, skills and relevant experience, particularly of working within a customer-focused or tourism role, can be more important than your degree
Qualifications.
Skills
You’ll need to have:
excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills in order to consult with a range of people, including local businesses, community groups and key stakeholders
commercial awareness and an entrepreneurial approach to work
customer service, marketing and PR skills
organisation and planning skills
wide-ranging IT skills
the ability to use your initiative
flexibility
resourcefulness
the ability to produce or deliver a quality product or service on a limited budget
management and project management skills
creativity
an eye for design
an innovative approach to work
local knowledge and a lively interest in the sector
willingness to travel.
Though Not Compulsory – Driving license holders have added advantage
Work experience
Relevant work experience through a work placement, internship, holiday work, volunteering or casual work is vital.
Working as aTourism Assistantin aTourist Information Centre, for example, can be useful, or work in a marketing, information or economic development role.
Working or helping out at any of the following is also helpful:
Commercial tourist attractions
Events
Local authority leisure departments
Museums.
Roles in areas such as Sales, Marketing or Retailing can help develop your customer service and commercial skills – and as such are highly encouraged
NB:
Your creativity, organizational skills, and vision will assist our organization in amplifying brand visibility, enhancing client and employee relations, and improve our organization’s growth through events that effectively communicate business strategy and brand personality
Assignment Location shall be Kisumu City, and therefore – Tourism & Corporate Events Experience inWestern Kenya Tourism Circuit(Nyanza, Western and Parts of Rift Valley) will be an added advantage
